Carrier Partner vs Carrier Account

Using this article, users will be able to better understand the difference between a Carrier Partner and a Carrier Account within Shipsy.

What is a Carrier Partner?

Carrier Partner is the term used to refer to a Third Party Logistics Provider a user wants to integrate their operations with. Carrier partners are external shipping companies that provide transportation services. These companies could specialise in various modes of transportation, such as road freight, air cargo, ocean shipping, or rail transport. Carrier partners collaborate with Shipsy or similar logistics platforms to offer their transportation services to businesses and shippers that use the platform. Carrier partners may offer a range of services, including parcel delivery, less-than-truckload (LTL) or full-truckload (FTL) shipping, international shipping, and more. Integration with carrier partners often enhances the efficiency and visibility of logistics operations. Shippers can track shipments, manage orders, and access real-time information about their cargo's location and status through the platform.

Example: Aramex

What is a Carrier Account?

The idea behind a “Carrier Account” is that clients can have multiple setups - including credentials across different regions, billing accounts, configurations, and versions. For example, a client operating in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, can potentially have different credentials for their courier partners in these regions. Carrier Accounts cater to this functionality by allowing users to create multiple configurations for the same Carrier (3PL) Partner.

Example: Aramex Saudi Arabia, Aramex Qatar